Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their Shrewsbury Hospital. The role is on a bank contract basis, requiring flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in a healthcare setting, ideally holding an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification. Benefits include holiday entitlement, pension scheme access, and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive

Access to pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Putting patient care first.
• Carrying out administrative duties.
• Getting to know our patients.
• Meeting the needs of each individual.
• Using your organizational skills to make a positive impact.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Excellent computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Ward (Bank)

Location: Shrewsbury Hospital | Ward | Bank contract - Ad hoc | Includes weekend work

Hourly Rate: £12.33

Note: Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to look after the nation’s health. A big part of this is creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we’re looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our Shrewsbury Hospital, you’ll demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You should have a good telephone manner, and excellent computer and database skills. If you’re qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that’s even better.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, your responsibilities will include:

• Putting patient care first
• Carrying out administrative duties
• Getting to know our patients
• Meeting the needs of each individual
• Using your organisational skills to make a positive impact

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to our pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £25.00 per month

About Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital:

Shrewsbury Hospital, rated as 'Good' in the last CQC inspection, is purpose-built and well-equipped with 30 en-suite bedrooms, 3 operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, an Ambulatory Care Unit, and a busy outpatient department including physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. Our diagnostic facilities include X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT. We offer advanced surgical treatments with a warm welcome and professional, caring service from our matron-led nursing team. We specialise in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and women’s health, and also undertake general surgery, urology, and interventions for chronic pain management.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you’re interested, apply now. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying promptly to be considered for this role.

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